Library manager Michelle Hudson holds the book “Antiquities of Athens”, after its return in Kiama An Australian public library has received a book that was returned around 150 years overdue, with the “late fee” calculation coming to about A$28,000 (around Rs 16 lakh) under the library’s original rules.The rare copy of “Antiquities of Athens”, published…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) made their comeback to Indian equities in July after staying away for four consecutive months, emerging as net buyers with investments worth Rs 20,200 crore. Attractive valuations, improving corporate earnings and a better global investment environment helped bring foreign investors back.According to data from the Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL),…
CAT 2026 registration begins tomorrow The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will begin the registration process for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 tomorrow, August 3, at 10 am. Eligible candidates will be able to submit their application forms through the official CAT website until 5 pm on September 15, 2026. CAT is a national-level…
‘My dadi had tears in her eyes’: When ‘Ramayana’ star Ranbir Kapoor revealed why his 54.3% in SSC became family celebration Ranbir Kapoor has often entertained fans with humorous stories about his life, but one of his most memorable anecdotes had nothing to do with films. During an appearance on Koffee With Karan, the actor…
5 min readMumbaiAug 2, 2026 03:39 PM IST Cape Fear review: For skeptics wondering whether we needed another remake of Cape Fear, there are enough reasons to say yes. Executive produced by Hollywood’s most formative filmmakers — Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg — the series adaptation of the psychological revenge thriller on Apple TV is a…
Tiny fossils have helped scientists crack a Cretaceous cold case. Using chemical signals preserved in microscopic shells, Northwestern University researchers found strong evidence that ocean acidification helped trigger one of the biggest extinction events in the history of planktic foraminifera, small shell-building organisms that are essential to Earth’s carbon cycle.The extinction happened around 113 million…
Nepal-born British mountaineer Nirmal Purja. (AP photo) King Charles III and Prince William have paid heartfelt tributes to celebrated Nepal-born British mountaineer Nirmal Purja after he was killed in a devastating avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, praising his military service, extraordinary climbing achievements and lasting legacy in the world of mountaineering.Purja, widely known as “Nims…
Veteran Canadian actor Scott Hylands, best known for playing Detective Kevin “OB” O’Brien in ‘Night Heat’, has died at the age of 83.Image credit (Instagram) Scott Hylands was a Canadian actor best known for playing Detective Kevin “OB” O’Brien in the police crime drama ‘Night Heat’. The veteran performer built a long career spanning several…
After ending last week on a strong note, stock market is headed for a crucial week with a host of domestic and global events set to shape investor sentiment. Reserve Bank of India’s interest rate decision, ongoing US-Iran conflict, crude oil prices and a fresh round of quarterly earnings will be among the key factors…
Ashok Siddharth expelled from BSP again NEW DELHI: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Sunday announced the expulsion of former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddarth from the party, less than a year after re-inducting him in September 2025.Mayawati said Siddarth had been expelled with immediate effect in the interest of the party and its…
